Shotstack Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Create and manage personalized video content at scale.
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Why people use Shotstack
Shotstack Cloud Video Rendering for Automated Content
This Connector changes that by letting you handle the entire media pipeline through a conversation. You can trigger renders, manage cloud templates, and organize assets directly within your chat interface. You get a way to move from creative intent to finished video files without the manual friction of a traditional editor.
What Vinkius changes
You get a way to manage a cloud video production pipeline through natural language.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Bulk personalized ad generation
A marketer wants to create 1,000 personalized ads.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapid template testing
A developer needs to see if a new template works.
- Real-world use case 03
Cloud asset retrieval
An editor needs to find a specific logo.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Shotstack capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Shotstack.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Shotstack.
- 01 Capability
List recent renders
View your history of recent video renders. This is perfect for reviewing past production jobs.
- 02 Capability
List templates
View the video templates you have saved in the cloud. This makes it easy to see your available production layouts.
- 03 Capability
Create video template
Save a specific video edit as a reusable cloud template. This ensures your production remains consistent across different jobs.
- 04 Capability
Get hosted asset details
Get the specific details for a single hosted file. This is useful for finding the exact metadata of a media asset.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Shotstack.
- 05 Capability
Get render status
Check how far along a specific render job is. Use this to get real-time updates on your video production progress.
- 06 Capability
List ingested sources
See all your uploaded media sources in one list. This helps you keep track of what media is ready for use.
- 07 Capability
Render video
Start a new video render and get a job ID back. Use this to trigger the actual video generation process.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Shotstack.
- 08 Capability
Ingest media source
Upload a new file or fetch a source asset to the cloud. This adds new content to your accessible media library.
- 09 Capability
List assets from render
Find all files that were created by a specific render job. This helps you locate the final output files quickly.
- 10 Capability
List hosted assets
See every hosted media file in your account. This gives you a full overview of your cloud storage.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Shotstack to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Shotstack from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Shotstack, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Shotstack for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Shotstack URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Shotstack in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Shotstack
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Shotstack, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Shotstack
Ask Copilot: "Using Shotstack, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Shotstack
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Shotstack, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shotstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Shotstack
Ask Cline: "Using Shotstack, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shotstack --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9Ch1muE5IGJ3f64nFtyOyreaUPHsPOGsICrqpkxz/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Shotstack
Ask Claude: "Using Shotstack, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Shotstack can move forward.
The content marketer who needs to create thousands of personalized ads without hiring a massive production team. The video developer who wants to test render configurations and template performance without writing custom scripts every time. The media operations manager who is tired of hunting through folders for the right assets and needs a central way to manage cloud media.
Content Marketer
Automates the creation of personalized video ads for different audience segments by telling the agent to trigger renders for specific customer IDs.
Video Developer
Tests new video configurations and template layouts by requesting quick renders and checking statuses through the chat interface.
Media Operations Manager
Manages the company's cloud asset library by using the agent to list hosted files and monitor the status of the daily production queue.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Shotstack connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Shotstack.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Shotstack to make videos automatically?
Yes, this Connector allows you to trigger video renders and manage templates through your AI client. It is designed for automated production where you can generate videos via cloud rendering.
How does Shotstack help with personalized video content?
It uses a template-based system. You can define layouts and then use the agent to trigger renders with different variables, making it easy to create unique videos for different people at scale.
Can I manage my media files with Shotstack?
Yes, you can use the agent to list your hosted assets, upload new media sources, and check the details of specific files in your cloud library.
Is Shotstack good for high-volume video production?
It is specifically built for that. By using a cloud API, it handles the heavy lifting of rendering many videos simultaneously, which is much faster than manual editing.
How do I check my render status with Shotstack?
You can simply ask your agent to check the status of a specific job. It will retrieve the latest progress and tell you when the final asset is ready.
Can my AI automatically check the progress of a video render just by providing its ID?
Yes! Use the get_render_status capability with the Render ID. Your agent will respond with the current status (e.g., 'rendering', 'done') and the final video URL if completed.
How do I list all my available cloud video templates?
Simply ask the agent to run the list_templates action. It will retrieve the full catalog of video templates configured in your Shotstack account.
How do I find my Shotstack API Key?
Log in to your Shotstack dashboard and navigate to the API Keys section. You will find both Stage and Production keys there.
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